Get the Most Out of an Open Event: Our Top Tips
Ready to get a taste of College life? Our Open Events are the perfect opportunity to explore our campuses, chat with our experienced staff, and dive deeper into the courses you’re interested in. Don’t miss out — register now!
Event Dates to Choose From:
THURSDAY 20 NOVEMBER 2025
4-8pm
- City centre sites
- Technology Centre
- Construction Centre
WEDNESDAY 22 APRIL 2026
4-7pm
- City centre sites
- Technology Centre
- Construction Centre
Locations to Explore:
City centre locations
The Maths and Science Centre
The Centre for Creative Industries (CCI)
Victoria House
Sports Hall (including Gym and Dance Studio)
The Hub for Independent Living and Learning
The Centre for Music Performance (CMP)
Hele Building
Digital and Data Centre (Institute of Technology)
Tower Building
The Ted Wragg Building
Laurence Building (@34 Restaurant, H2B Salon and Spa)
Specialist Sites
Construction Centre
If you are studying a Construction course or Apprenticeship, you will be based at Falcon House in Sowton.
Technology Centre
If you are studying an Engineering, Aerospace or Automotive course or Apprenticeship, you will be based at the Technology Centre in Monkerton.
With so many options to choose from, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But don’t worry! We’ve got six ways you can make the most out of your Open Event.
Check the Programme
Once you’ve pre-registered, you’ll receive one of three programmes tailored to our city centre or specialist sites. These will be sent out the week of the event, so make sure to give it a read before you arrive. It’ll include maps, activities, and locations—helping you pinpoint where to go for the courses that interest you.
Plan Ahead for Travel
The roads can be busy, and parking is limited – plus, there’s no parking available on our College sites. We recommend using public transport if possible and allowing extra time to park.
Planning ahead means you can arrive calm, collected, and ready to explore. Please note there are lots of festive events happening in the city centre on the 20 November.
Find Support when You Need It
Our friendly Welcome Team, dressed in blue, will be on-site to answer any of your questions. For more detailed guidance, head to the Student Support Hub in the Hele Road building. They can help with travel, financial support, careers, and more.
Stay Open to New Course
Even if you have your heart set on a course, stay open to new possibilities. This is your opportunity to explore all of your options. If something else catches your eye, ask the Welcome Team where to go for more details.
Take a Break
Feeling overwhelmed? There are Quiet Areas in the CCI, Hele and Tower Ground LRC’s, available for you to take a moment away from the action. Most of our locations also have cafés offering complimentary refreshments. Grab a hot drink, take a breather, and map out your next stop.
Don’t Forget the School Leavers’ Guide
Make sure to pick up a School Leavers’ guide during the event. It’s a handy reference that covers all the course details, so you can double-check everything before you leave.
If you haven’t already signed up for one of our Open Events, then sign up today. Can’t attend in person? Contact our College Advice Team at 01392 400 600 or via email at cat@exe-coll.ac.uk for personalised advice about your next steps.
Make the most of your visit, and we’ll see you there!
